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Recent articles about Russell Wilsonen-usNC State QB Jakobi Meyers to wear Russell Wilson’s No. 16N.C. State quarterback Jakobi Meyers will channel Super Bowl winner and former Wolfpack QB Russell Wilson this season, as he has chosen to wear uniform No. 16 and a “Legends” patch. Joe Giglio of The News & Observer reported the development.
Though Wilson’s jersey is not officially retired by the program, it does have “legends” status and rightfully so. In three seasons with the Wolfpack, Wilson threw for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns while rushing for 1,083 yards and 17 scores before transferring to Wisconsin. Like Wilson, Meyers is also an excellent baseball player, and Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren spoke to Giglio about Meyers’ choice.
“I told him there’s a lot that goes with that number,” Doeren said of No. 16. “It doesn’t mean that he’s going to be the next Russell Wilson. He’s got to prove that, but he definitely has all the attributes that you like.”
Fortunately for Meyers, a three-star recruit from Georgia, the pressure won’t exactly be on from the get-go for him. He’ll enter training camp as a17 Aug 2015 20:00:47 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/nc_state_qb_jakobi_meyers_to_wear_russell_wilsons_no_16/s1_12899_19365739
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/nc_state_qb_jakobi_meyers_to_wear_russell_wilsons_no_16/s1_12899_19365739NC State QB Jakobi Meyers to wear Russell Wilson’s No. 16http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/nc_state_qb_jakobi_meyers_to_wear_russell_wilsons_no_16/s1_12899_19365739http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngThrowback Thursday: Watch Russell Wilson highlights from his N.C. State daysThe offseason can feel like an eternity, so why not pass the time watching Russell Wilson make miracle plays during his N.C. State days. Check out this highlight video of the future Super Bowl champion quarterback dominating in a Wolfpack uniform. (h/t YoutTube) 14 May 2015 13:05:20 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/throwback_thursday_watch_russell_wilson_highlights_from_his_nc_state_days/s1_8864_18795827
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/throwback_thursday_watch_russell_wilson_highlights_from_his_nc_state_days/s1_8864_18795827Throwback Thursday: Watch Russell Wilson highlights from his N.C. State dayshttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/throwback_thursday_watch_russell_wilson_highlights_from_his_nc_state_days/s1_8864_18795827http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png